Hillhurst vs Meadowlark Park, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Hillhurst edges out Meadowlark Park on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Hillhurst scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0). Meadowlark Park scores higher on parks (5.7 vs 3.7).
Livability scores
| Hillhurst | Meadowlark Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Schools | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Transit Access | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Key metrics
| Hillhurst | Meadowlark Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $710,000 | $776,000 |
| Median household income | $101,700 | $80,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 72.5 | 409.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.6/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 12 min | 17 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,839 m² | 93,682 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.6% | 10.9% |